17 Times You Just Need Your Mom

It doesn't matter how old you get or how much you fight, sometimes you just need your mom.

1. When you get your heart broken. Unfortunately, it's bound to happen, and as amazing as your friends are, when you're completely shattered, you need your mom to dry your tears and tell you that as much as this hurts now, you will get over it and there are so many other people out there who would be lucky to date you.

2. When you're sick. Yes, you can totally take care of yourself now, but you get better much faster when you your mom is there to take your temperature and bring you chicken soup.

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3. When you fight with your BFF. You bestie is basically a member of your family, so she always knows when you're fighting and she always gives you the best advice, even if it's sometimes hard to hear.

4. The first time you attempt to cook and have NO idea what you're doing. Honesty, boiling pasta is harder than it looks.

5. When you need the courage to ask your crush out. Making the first move is nerve-racking. Not only will your mom give you the pump-up talk you need, she'll also remind you that if he says no, he isn't worth your time anyway.

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6. When you get an A on a huge paper. This is the time you deserve to be showered with praise, and no one will be as proud of you as your mom.

7. The first time you get your period. You may have read all the books, but nothing can really prepare you for what it's like the very first time you get your period. Luckily, your mom's already been there done that, and even if she says the most embarrassing things, you're secretly really glad she's there to get you through it.

8. When you need cheering up. Even if you don't want to admit it, no one knows you better than your mom. So she knows exactly what you need when you're having a bad day, whether it's a cupcake, or a Gilmore Girls marathon, or just someone to tease you about your foul mood.

9. When you need advice — on anything! Not that you'd ever tell her you know this, but moms seriously do know everything. Whether you need to know what to wear to your internship interview, or how to convince your dad you do need that new phone, she knows the answer.

10. When you need the cold, hard truth. The thing is, sometimes friends only tell you the things you want to hear, because they don't want to hurt your feelings. But your mom will always call you on your BS, and she'll never lie to you, even if the truth hurts sometimes.

12. When you can't decide between two majors. Picking a major is probably one of the biggest decision you'll make in college — no pressure. Your mom will help you consider things you'd never even thought of, and she'll push you to live up to your potential when you're tempted to go for the easier one. She thinks you're so smart, she might even convince you to double major!

13. When you come home from the first day of your first internship. You can always count on your mom to celebrate even your smallest accomplishments, like getting your first official ID badge!

14. When you get rejected. Whether it's by a crush from a school or a job, rejection hurts. You'll never have to explain to your mom why you're so upset, and she'll always remind you that you're still amazing anyway.

15. When your bank account is at $0. All jokes aside, your mom will come to the rescue when you're really in a tough spot. She might not bail you out in the way you want (like by giving you money), but she'll always be there to remind you that you can live at home this summer, or mow the lawn for some extra cash. And knowing that you'll always have a place to stay and someone to make you a turkey sandwich (no crust), is really pretty awesome.

16. When you're in the mood from your favorite food. You could get mac and cheese anywhere, but it will never be as good as your mom's.